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“Their bodies are buried in peace their name liveth forever more.”
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“To you from failing hands we throw the torch—be yours to hold it high.”
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“Here is enshrined the memory of valor and sacrifice.”
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“Time will not dim the glory of their deeds.”
Visit St. Mihiel American Cemetery

The Latest from ABMC

Stay updated on ABMC news and events from around the world.

October 30, 2025

Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial Veterans Day Visitor Center Hours

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October 29, 2025

Montsec American Monument Closed for Cleaning

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October 28, 2025

American Battle Monuments Commission to commemorate Veterans Day at 20 of its sites

The American Battle Monuments Commission will host Veterans Day ceremonies at 20 of its sites throughout the world Nov. 9-11, inviting the American and local public to join in honoring U.S. service members throughout the nation’s history. 
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October 23, 2025

St. Mihiel American Cemetery invites public to participate in All Saints’ Day event

The American Battle Monuments Commission’s St. Mihiel American Cemetery will organize a grave sponsorship event for All Saints’ Day Nov. 1.  
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Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial Veterans Day Visitor Center Hours

October 30, 2025

In observance of Veterans Day the Meuse-Argonne visitor center will be closed from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Veterans Day Ceremony at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery will take place on […]

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Montsec American Monument Closed for Cleaning

October 29, 2025

Montsec American Monument will be closed for cleaning tomorrow, October 30th, and will reopen on Friday October 31 at 9 a.m. The monument will not be accessible during cleaning.

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American Battle Monuments Commission to commemorate Veterans Day at 20 of its sites

October 28, 2025

The American Battle Monuments Commission will host Veterans Day ceremonies at 20 of its sites throughout the world Nov. 9-11, inviting the American and local public to join in honoring U.S. service members throughout the nation’s history.
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St. Mihiel American Cemetery invites public to participate in All Saints’ Day event

October 23, 2025

The American Battle Monuments Commission’s St. Mihiel American Cemetery will organize a grave sponsorship event for All Saints’ Day Nov. 1.
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All Saints’ Day at St. Mihiel American Cemetery

November 1 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Veterans Day Ceremonies

November 11
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Brookwood American Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony

November 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Manila American Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony

November 8 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
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All Saints’ Day at St. Mihiel American Cemetery

November 1 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Many wreaths were laid during the 2016 Memorial Day Ceremony at Netherlands American Cemetery. Image courtesy of Wim Koops.

Veterans Day Ceremonies

November 11
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Brookwood American Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony

November 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Manila American Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony

November 8 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
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Burial Search

More than 200,000 fallen service members are honored at an ABMC sites. Start your search here.

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Our Locations

ABMC maintains 26 permanent American military cemeteries, 31 federal memorials, monuments, and markers, in 17 foreign countries. Plan your in person visit today.

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Our Services

We are proud to offer a number of services to honor the service and sacrifice of those commemorated at ABMC sites throughout the world.

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Virtual 360s

ABMC meticulously maintains 26 military cemeteries around the world, honoring America’s fallen service members. Start your virtual visit now.

Aisne-Marne American Cemetery

Experience Aisne-Marne American Cemetery

Normandy American Cemetery

Experience Normandy American Cemetery

Somme American Cemetery

Experience Somme American Cemetery

Brookwood American Cemetery

Experience Brookwood American Cemetery

Ardennes American Cemetery

Experience Ardennes American Cemetery
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Stories of Service and Sacrifice

We are the stewards of countless stories of courage and sacrifice.
For our servicemen and women, we honor and remember.

Staff Sergeant Louis Henry Bergmann

Unit:

19th Bombardment Group (Medium), 93rd Bombardment Squadron

Date of Birth:

May 1, 1926

Hometown:

St. Paul, Minnesota

Date of Death:

March 31, 1954

Place of Death:

near Sinuiju, North Korea

Awards:

Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Commendation Ribbon for Meritorious Service, Air Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon

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Fireman First Class Bigelow G. Frisby

Unit:

USS Swerve

Date of Birth:

April 23, 1911

Hometown:

Picayune, Mississippi

Date of Death:

July 9, 1944

Place of Death:

Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Anzio, Italy

Awards:

Purple Heart

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Private First Class James H. Vrtatko

Unit:

101st Airborne Division, 326th Medical Company

Date of Birth:

August 1, 1908

Hometown:

Chicago, Illinois

Date of Death:

January 20, 1945

Place of Death:

Nettersheim, Germany

Awards:

Purple Heart

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First Lieutenant William Howard Shelfer

Unit:

9th Infantry Division, 60th Infantry Regiment, Company B

Date of Birth:

October 23, 1917

Hometown:

Havana, Florida

Date of Death:

August 11, 1944

Place of Death:

near Mortain, France

Awards:

Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters , Purple Heart

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Private First Class Worth H. Jackson

Unit:

34th Infantry Division, 168th Infantry Regiment

Date of Birth:

September 19, 1924

Hometown:

Markleville, Indiana

Date of Death:

February 4, 1944

Place of Death:

near Terrele, Italy

Awards:

Purple Heart

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Education & Research

Lesson plans, curriculums, multi-media and interactives to educate and inform.

ABMC Commemorative Sites for Commercial Guides

The First World War and the United States

Lesson Plans, Interactive Maps and 3-D Imaging

A Virtual Field Trip: The ABMC monuments and Meuse-Argonne Cemetery

Geography is War, A Case Study of the Argonne Forest and the Lost Battalion

Where? Why There?
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Decorative photo of antique WWII era microphone.
Purple Heart medal
Top view of a helmet
Antique Radio

Coming soon: Artifact and Archives Collections

Carefully curated artifacts and archival records from America’s history in WWI, WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Learn more about our remarkable new digital collection.

Coming in 2025

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